Dr. Barry McCarron

Dr. Barry McCarron is the Managing Director of KORE Retrofit, one of Ireland’s leading one-stop providers of comprehensive retrofit solutions. Prior to this, he served as Head of Business and Industry Support at South West College, where he played a key role in advancing industry partnerships and sustainability initiatives. 

Barry holds a PhD specializing in indoor radon monitoring in passive house buildings, an honours degree in Architectural Technology and Management from Ulster University, and an MSc in Sustainable Development from Queen’s University Belfast. A recognized advocate for climate action, he has actively contributed to global discussions at UN Climate Change Conferences (COP17, COP26, and COP27) and the International Youth Forum on Climate Finance. 

A former Chairperson of the Passive House Association of Ireland (PHAI), Barry’s expertise in building energy performance and indoor air quality has been presented at renowned institutions, including the University of Toronto, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Penn State. He also serves on the RSUA Climate Change Committee and is the Technical Chair for the CIAT ROI region. 

His contributions to the industry have earned him multiple accolades, including the Belfast Builder’s Association Outstanding Achievement Award and the Gibson Institute Scholarship, underscoring his commitment to sustainable development, research, and leadership in the built environment. In recognition for the very significant contribution made to the area of sustainable construction on the island of Ireland Barry was appointed as Visiting Professor at Ulster University to serve on their Sustainability External Advisory Group.